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Egypt should be sceptical of Ethiopian GERD filling statements: ex-official
African Union to hold mini-summit on Ethiopian dam dispute on Tuesday

Egypt should expect second COVID-19 wave in November: Health Official
On Saturday, Health Ministry reported 698 new coronavirus cases raising total to 87,172

Egypt, Greece close to inking exclusive economic zone deal: Greek Ambassador
‘If Turkey abandoned its Ottoman ideas, then Greece could contribute to further economic co-operation,’ says Nikolaos Garilidis

Egypt condemns Turkish intervention in Arab affairs
Foreign Ministry denounces Turkish statements doubting Libyan demands for Egyptian support

Egypt, Japan to sign $9m medical equipment grant for COVID-19 fight
During a virtual meeting on Saturday with the Japanese Ambassador to Cairo Masaki Noke, in the presence of the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Egypt,Yoshifumi Omura, Minister Al-Mashat thanked the government of Japan its continuous support to help Egypt carry out its priorities, particularly in the health sector.

Egypt increases stamp duty by EGP 0.16 on mobile users starting July
Unlike prepaid customers, the tax, valued at EGP 8 in total, will be paid by monthly billing customers once a year.

Al-Sisi, Ramaphosa discuss Nile dam dispute
Al-Sisi stresses necessity of comprehensive deal on GERD, Ramaphosa praises Egypt’s negotiation approach

Ethiopia says news about filling Nile dam incorrect: Sudan’s foreign ministry
Al-Amin reiterated Sudan’s commitment to Nile dam talks under the supervision of AU, renewing Sudan’s rejection to any unilateral measures

Video: All Eyes on Sirte, as battle over ‘red line’ city looms
Sirte lies on the Mediterranean coast roughly half-way between Tripoli in the west and Benghazi in the east

Hyksos campaigns were internal takeover, not foreign invaders: study
Chemical analysis reveals Egypt was, for centuries, a multi-cultural hub

Egypt calls on UNSC to address oil spill risks off Yemen coast
Catastrophic environmental, economic impacts expected if tanker explodes

Egypt’s efforts in Libya to activate free will of Libyan people: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi met on Thursday with representatives from Libyan tribes

COVID-19 affects Egypt sporting clubs
Zamalek SC opens door to membership renewal through Fawry starting June

Egypt requests urgent clarification on Ethiopian dam filling reports
Request is in response to conflicting statements from Ethiopia’s Minister of Water regarding start of filling

Afreximbank grants $3.55bn to Egypt banks amid COVID-19 response
Afreximbank elaborated that the $3.55bn support has been provided to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and other Egyptian banks through its Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation Facility (PATIMFA).

Egypt’s microfinance market records EGP 17.866bn in Q1 of 2020
About 2,456 customers benefited from nano-finance products, with total EGP 577.3m in funds granted

Egypt explores using modern irrigation methods in 175,000 feddan land
Irrigation and Agriculture Ministries to coordinate in implementing project

Facebook Community Accelerator selects 11 participants in Egypt
Following the call for applications in March 2020, 11 communities have been selected from Egypt, including: Atfal Mafkoda; Bekia; Egyptian Professionals Network (EPN); Entreprenelle; I Make This!; Kiliim; Markazy; Nomads; Rahet Bally; The Hair Addict; and VeryNile..

Egypt should remain cautious despite lower COVID-19 daily count: Health Ministry
Ministry of Health reports 929 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 83,930

131 COVID-19 fatalities among Egypt’s doctors so far
On Monday, Egypt reported 931 new coronavirus cases and 77 fatalities

AU-sponsored Nile dam talks end fruitless
Concerned parties to present separate final reports on GERD negotiations to AU chair on Tuesday

French investments, trade exchange with Egypt record €5bn, €3bn respectively
Egypt-France trade exchange focuses on agricultural food products, banking, finance, telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, medicine, construction, environment, new and renewable energy, and tourism.

Egypt denounces Houthi missile attacks on Saudi territory
Such attacks will lead to further escalation in Yemen, says Egypt’s Foreign Ministry

Egypt receives $3bn investments from international funds last month: Official
In the recent period, Egypt has received an estimated $10bn in cash flows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the international market.

‘Novel coronavirus is not airborne’: Egyptian health official
Egypt reports 912 new COVID-19 cases and 89 fatalities

Egypt registers 912 new COVID-19 cases, tally reaches 82,070
Egypt resumed international flights on July 1 afte 3-month halt, amid a “coexistence plan” to maintain anti-COVID-19 precautionary measures while resuming economic activities

Egypt receives international requests to restart tourism in Luxor
Upper Egypt Marketing Cultural Tourism Committee preparing for major tourism event to mark Luxor’s reopening

Egypt’s economic reforms offset COVID-19 impact: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President inaugurated on Sunday several national projects

Video: Egypt continues Hasm 2020 manoeuvres near Libya border
Military drills, dubbed “Hasm 2020”, continued on Saturday in Egypt’s western region, in the presence of Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces Mohamed Farid. The manoeuvres aimed at facing mercenaries and threats on the country’s western borders.

Egypt records 125 COVID-19 fatalities among doctors
Ministry of Health confirms 923 new cases and 67 fatalities on Saturday